ALBANY - When compared to all other Industrial Development Agencies (IDAs) across New York State, the Chautauqua County IDA gave away significantly more tax breaks and also spent significantly more money in administrative expenses for each net job … [Read more...]
New County Economic Development Czar Pledges More Public Transparency, Openness
MAYVILLE - The new county economic development director says he wants to make the decision-making process for future economic development initiatives more open and transparent. Newly hired Chautauqua County Industrial Development CEO Mark Geise, … [Read more...]
Geise to Head Restructured Economic Development Arm of Chautauqua County Government
McCord to serve as newly created Director of Planning and Community Development MAYVILLE, N.Y.: -- Chautauqua County Executive George Borrello has announced appointments for two key senior posts in his administration in an effort to begin a … [Read more...]
Geise Accepts Job in Monroe County
ROCHESTER - An official in local and regional economic development will be leaving for a job in Rochester. Mark Geise, who serves as Senior Planner for the Jamestown Renaissance Corporation and prior to that was the Deputy Economic Development … [Read more...]
Presentation on County Land Bank Set for Thursday Night in Jamestown
JAMESTOWN - Residents wanting to learn more about the Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation will want to stop by the Lillian V. Ney Renaissance Center in downtown Jamestown Thursday night. At 7 p.m. the Jamestown Neighborhood Alliance (JNA) will … [Read more...]
PUSH Buffalo Representative to be in Jamestown Thursday for Sustainable Housing Forum
JAMESTOWN - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation Neighborhood Alliance will be hosting a sustainable housing forum Thursday night, June 23, to discuss innovative housing and mixed-use programs for the City of Jamestown’s future. The housing … [Read more...]
Geise Leaving Post as County Deputy Planning Director, Taking New Position with Jamestown Renaissance Corporation
MAYVILLE - The Jamestown Renaissance Corporation will soon have a new staff member. During Wednesday night’s Chautauqua County Legislature meeting it was announced that county deputy planning director Mark Geise would be leaving county government … [Read more...]
One Week Remains for Applying for Housing Renovation and Redevelopment Grant
MAVYILLE - People looking for funding to assist with housing renovation and real estate redevelopment have one week remaining to apply for funding from Chautauqua County. The county’s Department of Planning & Economic Development has announced … [Read more...]
[LISTEN] Community Matters – Chautauqua County Land Bank Corporation
Originally airing Nov. 20, 2014 WRFA Public Affairs Director Jason Sample talks with County Land Bank executive director Mark Geise and Administrative Director Gina Paradis, who provide details on the county land bank - including why it was … [Read more...]
Residents Concerned About Health of Chautauqua Lake Encouraged to Attend Lake Rally on Saturday
BEMUS POINT Residents wanting to get an update on the health and status of Chautauqua Lake will want to be in Bemus Point tomorrow morning. The Chautauqua Lake and Watershed Management Alliance will be holding a Chautauqua Lake Rally Saturday, … [Read more...]
